The Human Saint is Bored, so I was Summoned to Another World

Her Holiness' Blues (Part 3)

Anyway, just outside the manor where I was staying, there's a forest nearby. You see, the Holy Palatial Gardens was not only enclosed by defensive rings of wall and moat, but it's also a place where one could mingle with nature. And in that dense cluster of trees, a small spring flowed that was the primary source of fresh water supply.

I'm told that when the Holy Palatial Gardens compound was being expanded, the construction purposefully left that body of water untouched. The Saint from that time believed that it was a sort of divine providence, a gift from the gods. Something close to the Catholic church's holy water. Though honestly, I was thinking, what if someone messed with the stream somewhere along its stretch? Wouldn't the people here get sick?

"..."

Oh well, the water's pretty clear, so I guess I can take a sip? Anyway, I'm already drinking the water from the palace kitchen, so what harm can it bring to me?

I stooped low to scoop a bit and drink from my hands. The cool sensation, coupled with the pleasant, open-air ambiance of the surroundings, made me thirstier. Without further delay, I drank the water.

"Oh!" Well, it was sweet. Quite a nice source of spring water, eh?

Delighted by my discovery, I scooped once again for another round.

This is good!

"!!!"

My jolly moment came to an abrupt halt when I heard a splashing sound coming from upstream. In that direction, the trees were growing in thick clusters, obscuring the sight.

"..."

Well, I didn't know. But from the splashy, watery noises themselves, it looked like someone entered this place and was at the water; either taking a bath or walking through the spring. If that's so, that wasn't good. I mean, who would take a bath at this moment? Almost everyone was asleep! Besides, there were a lot of bathtubs, augmented by two bathhouses inside the Saint's Chambers Palace alone.

Why will someone do it where she can be seen?

That made little sense. So, with that, it can only mean one thing...

"A trespasser!"

That incident with the perverted thief was still fresh in my mind. And since the Holy Palatial Gardens had a reputation of a 'place filled with women', it's of no surprise that these sex-crazed maniacs would try sneaking in from time to time.

"..."

Back to the trespasser. Carefully, I inched my way towards the sound. I knew I couldn't do much against a criminal who was capable of magic, but if I could pin him down long enough for help to arrive, I thought it'd be fine.

"..."

I finally found a hiding spot among the thick bushes and trees. From my spot, I peered at the source of the suspicious sound. However, what I saw was only a figure shrouded in white, in the very middle of the lake.

Perhaps this idiot is trying to obscure his face so that no one can know his identity.

I silently prayed that he won't notice me as I positioned myself in a favorable condition and angle to launch an attack that would pin him down. Then, once I made sure of my distance...

"I got you now!"

"!!!"